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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union Minister holds meeting with Association of Film Producers, Cinema Exhibitioners and Film Industry representatives
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar today held a meeting over video conference with the Association of Film Producers, Cinema Exhibitioners and Film Industry representatives today. The meeting was convened by the Minister to discuss the problems being faced by the industry due to COVID19, representations on which had been sent to the Minister by these parties.
The Minister, while addressing the audience, appreciated the fact that India had over 9,500 screens generating nearly Rs 30 crores per day by way of sale of tickets of cinema halls alone. Discussing the specific demands of the industry, Shri Javadekar remarked that relief sought by the industry are more in the nature of financial relief such as salary subsidy, interest free loans for three years, exemption on taxes and duties, waiver of minimum demand charges on electricity and electricity at industrial rates etc. The Minister assured the representatives that the issues will be taken up with concerned Ministries for necessary action.
On the issue of restarting production related activities, the Minister said that standard operating procedures are being issued by Government. With regard to the demand of opening of cinema halls the Minister informed the representatives that it will be examined after looking at the status of COVID-19 pandemic in the month of June.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF FHTC
As per the Operational Guidelines for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission, every year, States/ UTs will prepare an Annual Action Plan  to provide tap water connection to every household by the year 2024 and submit the same online in the formats developed by this Department.
Accordingly, this Department has requested all the States/ UTs including the State of Andhra Pradesh to finalize the detailed Annual Action Plan for FY 2022-23 and to upload the same on the JJM-IMIS. Annual Action Plans  prepared by States/ UTs are finalized in consultation with the concerned States/UTs in the month of March.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
192.52 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,841
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
1,635 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,26,00,737
1,675 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
84.74 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,07,626 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Focus should be on 2Qs- Quality and Quantity while training workers says Union Minister for Labour and Minister Sh. Bhupendra Yadav
Calls for increasing awareness about the National Career Service  Portal amongst youth and workers
Four Labour Codes are aimed at enhancing the security and welfare of the workers says Shri Bhupendra Yadav
Ministry of Labour and Employment observes the Workers Education Day
Union Minister for Labour and Employment Shri Bhupendra Yadav said that the focus of training workers should be based on 2Qs i.e Quality and Quantity of Training Programmes.
In his message to a function organized to observe the Workers Education Day Shri Bhupendra Yadav said there must be a Calendar of training programmes across the country, indicating places,processes, target group, topics and time.
The Workers Education Day event was organized by the DattopantThengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The Minister asked the board to develop a charter to analyse all the trainings being conducted by it.
Shri Bhupendra Yadav said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government has taken historical steps towards labour reforms in the interest of the workers. Referring to the 4 Labour Codes recently launched by the Government, he said they provide for legal right of Minimum Wages to the entire 50 Crore labour in the country.
He said similarly, several measures were taken under the Occupational Safety and Health Code to provide for a safe and secure work environment to the labour and that the Social Security Code provides for a Universal Social Security Coverage. Shri Yadav said the Industrial Relations Code provides a transparent Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
He said the labour laws create an environment of mutual co-operation and harmony between the employers and employees. He expressed the hope that Labour reforms will establish a positive and trust based work culture in the country.
The Union Minister for Labour and Employment called for increasing awareness on the National Career Service Portal of the Ministry as it is a major repertoire of information related to employment and training.
He also asked the Board to include the details about registering on the e-Shram portal launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The portal aims to create a database of over 38 Crore unorgainsed workers in the country for the first time.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves a Committee to review Defence Procurement Procedure to strengthen ‘Make in India’
Raksha Mantri ShriRajnath Singh has approved setting up of a Committee under the Chairmanship of Director General  to review the Defence Procurement Procedure  2016 and Defence Procurement Manual  2009. The Committee will revise and align the procedures with the aim of ensuring seamless flow from asset acquisition to life cycle support.
The DPP 2016 and DPM 2009 have been due for revision. Aligning the procedures will ensure seamless flow from asset acquisition to life cycle support and strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government. Apart from DG  11 other members, not below the rank of Joint Secretary/Major General equivalent, are part of this high-level committee.
Terms of reference of the Committee include to:
- Revise the procedures as given in DPP 2016 and DPM 2009, so as to remove procedural bottlenecks and hasten defence acquisition.
- Align and standardise the provisions in the DPP 2016 and DPM 2009, wherever applicable, to optimise life cycle support for equipment.
- Simplify policy and procedures to facilitate greater participation of Indian Industry and develop robust Defence Industrial base.
- Wherever applicable, examine and incorporate new concepts, such as life cycle costing, life cycle support, performance based logistics, ICT, lease contracting, codification & standardisation.
- Include provisions to promote Indian start-ups and research & development.
- Any other aspect which will contribute towards refining the acquisition process and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
The Committee has been given six months to submit its recommendations.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister pays tributes to Lokmanya Tilak on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Lokmanya Tilak on his Jayanti and said that the story of his courage, struggle and dedication in the freedom movement will always inspire the countrymen.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“पूर्ण स्वराज की मांग से विदेशी हुकूमत की नींव हिलाने वाले देश के अमर सेनानी लोकमान्य तिलक को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन। आजादी के आंदोलन में उनके साहस, संघर्ष और समर्पण की कहानी देशवासियों को सदा प्रेरित करती रहेगी।”
Ministry of Defence
193rd Gunners Day on 28 September 2020
Pune: 27 Sep. 2020
28 September is celebrated as the Gunners Day every year as on this day in 1827 Five  Mountain Battery equipped with 2.5 inch Guns was raised. Presently it forms part of 57 Field Regiment. Artillery has grown in strength and capability with each passing year. Today the Artillery boosts of a dynamic inventory which ranges from Ballistic Missile, Multi Barrel Rocket launchers, High Mobility Guns, Mortars Precision Guided Munitions for destruction of enemy targets to Radars, UAVs and Electro optic devices for locating and carryout Post Strike Damage Assessment . The Artillery has always been a battle winning factor and as per the new generation of warfare , its role and significance is bound to increase manifold in future.
The Regiment of Artillery is proud of a glorious past replete with rich traditions and gallant achievements. It has acquitted itself as the battle winning factor in every occasion whenever the integrity of our nation has been threatened. The Regiment rendered yeoman service to the nation during all the major conflicts with adversaries and during disasters and natural calamities. The regiment boasts of one Victoria Cross, one Distinguished Service Order, 15 Military Crosses during the pre-independence era and one Ashok Chakra, seven Maha Vir Chakras, nine Kirti Chakras, 101 Vir Chakras, 63 Shaurya Chakras, six Bar to Sena Medal, 485 Sena Medals besides many other decorations. The role of Bofors in Kargil conflict also established beyond doubt that Artillery firepower plays a defining role in achieving victory in the modern battlefield. The accurate artillery fire on enemy positions during the Kargil war had reduced their defences to rubble thereby degrading the enemy's fighting potential.
The rapidly progressing transformation of the Indian Artillery into a state-of-the-art combat force by equipping itself with modern weapon systems incorporating the latest technological advancements will help the Gunners in honouring their motto, “Sarvatra Izzat-O-Iqbal - Everywhere with Honour and Glory”. The Artillery is amongst the forefront Arms of the Indian Army engaged in modernising in terms of equipment and support systems. All these modernisation programme upgrades will enhance reach and precision of the Artillery and strengthen its punch against the enemies under the “Make in India” initiative of the Government.
On this occasion, Lieutenant General CP Mohanty, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, conveyed his best wishes to the serving and retired personnel of Regiment of Artillery and lauded them for their selfless devotion and dedication to duty towards the Indian Army and the Nation.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Boosting cancer research and treatment in country
Cancer is an integral part of NPCDCS; Under NPCDCS, 685 District NCD Clinics, 266 District Day Care Centres, and 5451 Community Health Center NCD Clinics has been set up
Central Government has approved Tertiary Care Cancer Facilities Scheme in order to enhance the facilities for tertiary care of cancer
Government of India have been working towards boosting cancer research and treatment in the country. In this regard, National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar  and Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata  have been set up by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
The Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, provides technical and financial support to the States/UTs under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke , as part of National Health Mission , based on the proposals received from the States/UTs and subject to the resource envelope. Cancer is an integral part of NPCDCS. The programme focusses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, health promotion & awareness generation for Cancer prevention, early diagnosis, management and referral to an appropriate level of healthcare facility for treatment of the Non-Communicable Diseases , including Cancer. Under NPCDCS, 685 District NCD Clinics, 266 District Day Care Centres, and 5451 Community Health Center NCD Clinics has been set up.
The Central Government has approved Tertiary Care Cancer Facilities Scheme in order to enhance the facilities for tertiary care of cancer. 19 State Cancer Institutes  and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres  have been approved under the said scheme.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.26% GS 2023’,  ‘New GS 2026’,  ‘6.67% GS 2035’, and  ‘New GS 2051’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘4.26% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 2,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘New Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through yield based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method, and  ‘New Government Security, 2051’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through yield based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore each against one or more security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. November 12, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on November 12, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on November 12, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on November 15, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s reply in Rajya Sabha to the motion of thanks on the President’s Address
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today replied to the motion of thanks on the President’s address, in Rajya Sabha. He thanked the members of the Upper House for participating and contributing towards the debate. He also paid tributes to the late Rajya Sabha MP Shri Madanlal Saini.
The Prime Minister said that the mandate of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections showcases the desire of the citizens for stability. He added that the trend of electing stable governments is now being seen in various States.
Appreciating the electoral process during the recent Lok Sabha elections, PM said that the scale of the entire process has been immense. He termed the statement of some of the leaders stating ‘democracy has lost’ as unfortunate. He asked theMembersnot toquestion the wisdom of voters.“It is important to respect our electoral process and democracy”, PM added.
The Prime Minister criticized the questions raised on electronic voting machines . He said that EVMs have brought down the instances of booth capturing and violence. “Now, the news is about rising turnout. This is a healthy sign for democracy”, PM said. He noted that VVPATs have only strengthened the credibility of electronic voting machines.
Talking about election reforms, PM said reforms are absolutely necessary for strengtheningthe electoral process in India. In this context, he mentioned that it is important to discuss and give inputs on electoral reform proposals like ‘One Nation One Poll’.
The Prime Minister said that the Union Government has strived towards simplifying processes, which can benefit the people of India. He said the government believes in the empowerment of common people. He highlighted the government’s work towards ensuring house, electricity, gas connection, toilet etc. for the citizens of the country.
Shri Modi urged everyone to work towards making India afive trillion dollar economy. He asked all political parties to work with a positive mindset and give suggestions and ideas for attaining this goal.
PM said that he was deeply saddened by the recent incident in Jharkhand. He said that the culprits should get the adequate punishment as per laws of the country. He said it isnot right to defame an entire State,for an incident. He said that perpetrators of violence should be dealt with sternly, and all such incidents should be treated as per law, in the same manner, regardless of the State in which they occur.
The Prime Minister said that the need of the hour is to strengthen Ayushman Bharat. “We want our poor to get top quality and affordable treatment”, PM added
The Prime Minister said that there has been a strong focus on the development ofNorth Eastern States as well as aspirational districts.
On Cooperative federalism, PM said that it is important to have ‘national ambition with regional aspirations’.
The Prime Minister urged the citizens to do whatever they can, to make the nation better and stronger. He asked everyone to work together towards taking India to new heights and creating a New India.
Ministry of Textiles
Integrated Skill Development Scheme
Government is implementing various policy initiatives and schemes for supporting the development of textile sector. These schemes and initiatives which promote technology upgradation, creation of infrastructure, skill development and sectoral development in the textile sector, create a conducive environment and provide enabling conditions for textile manufacturing in the country and helps in boosting textile sector through its various schemes, such as the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme , Schemes for the development of the Powerloom Sector, Schemes for Technical Textiles, Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks , Scheme for Additional Grant for Apparel Manufacturing Units under SITP , Jute , Integrated Processing Development Scheme , Silk Samagra, National Handloom Development Programme, National Handicraft Development Programme, Integrated Wool Development Programme , North East Region Textiles Promotion Scheme , Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies , Scheme for Production and Employment Linked Support for Garmenting Units  etc. The above schemes are implemented on Pan-India basis.
Sector wise details of the training target allocated to various implementing partners  empanelled under the ongoing Skill Development Scheme  comprising state government agencies, sectoral organizations of Ministry of Textiles and Textile Industry/ industry associations for imparting skilling based on the proposals and further verification of training centres is given in Annexure- I.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
ANNEXURE-I
Sector- wise details of training target allocated to Implementing Partners under Samarth
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No. of agencies submitted proposals and have been empanelled
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Training target allocated after Physical Verification
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Handloom
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9
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39871
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Handicrafts
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13
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27628
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Sericulture
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1
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1360
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Jute
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4
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12320
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Technical Textiles
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A total of 9 proposals have been received against the RFP floated for empanelment of Implementing Partners for undertaking training programme in the Technical Textiles Sector.In addition to the above, 89 number of agencies have been empanelled in other textile segments with a training target of 2,49,200. The training is spread all over India India with the help of State Government agencies, industry partners, Industry Associations and MSME Associations.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
UIDAI releases October Monthly Progress and Achievement Report
Over 175 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions carried out in October
23.64 crore AEPS transactions carried out during the month
23.56 crore e-KYC transactions executed using Aadhaar in Oct
Aadhaar adoption and usage by residents continues to progress across India, indicative of how it is touching lives, and enabling ease of living for residents. In October, over 175.44 cr authentication transactions were carried out via Aadhaar.
A majority of these monthly transactions were done by using fingerprint biometric authentication, followed by demographic and OTP authentication.
So far, cumulatively almost 8426 crore authentication transactions have been completed by using the 12-digit digital ID by the end of October, indicative of how Aadhaar is increasingly playing a role in good governance and aiding welfare delivery.
Whether it is ‘Jeevan Pramaan’, e-KYC, AEPS for last mile banking, Aadhaar enabled DBT or authentication, Aadhaar, a digital infrastructure of good governance, has been playing a vital role in supporting the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Digital India.
The number of face authentication transactions jumped from 4.67 lakh in September to over 37 lakh in October. Face authentication is facilitating pensioners to generate digital life certificate at home by using their mobile phones without visiting banks or common service centers, thus promoting ease of living of the senior citizens.
Similarly, in October alone, 23.56 crore e-KYC transactions were executed using Aadhaar, and the cumulative number of e-KYC transactions via Aadhaar has now gone up to 1321.49 crore by the end of October 2022.
Aadhaar e-KYC service is increasingly playing a crucial role for banking and non-banking financial services by providing transparent and improved customer experience, and aiding ease of doing business.
An e-KYC transaction is executed, only after the explicit consent of the Aadhaar holder, and eliminates physical paperwork, and in-person verification requirement for KYC.
Similarly, Aadhaar Enabled Payment System  has been an enabler of financial inclusion at the bottom of the income pyramid.
In October alone, 23.64 crore number of AEPS transactions were carried out across India, a jump of over 12.4% when compared with September. Cumulatively, 1573.48 crore of last mile banking transactions have been made possible via the use of AEPS and the network of micro-ATMs so far, by the end of October 2022.
So far, over 1100 welfare schemes in the country run by both centre and states have been notified to use Aadhaar. The digital ID is helping various ministries and departments in the centre and at states in improving efficiency, transparency and delivery of welfare services to the targeted beneficiaries.